Colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years beginning at age 50. I don't think there is any danger of urinary sphincter damage, but I'd let your physician know about your concern. It may be written in the fine print you read and sign before the procedure.

I am due for my 2nd colonoscopy in another year or two. I had the first before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Except for the preparation, it was a walk in the park!

I had one 4 months after surgery, but my internist didn't want to do it unless prostate surgeon said ok. Surgeon said no problem, just be careful as the tissue between prostate bed and recturm is now thinner than it use to be, but it would be no problem, and as was mentioned above, just let your internist know your history. And the test is a breeze.

They did find some small polyps which they took care of with the scope and thankfully they were not cancerous. Now because they found polyps, I have to get one every 3 years. My wife will have one soon.

Wish you the best, when your health and life is concerned, there are no dumb questions.

I questioned the same thing. No problem. I had one 4 months out. But....it was conscious sedation.....I was awake for the whole thing. Some discomfort, but no pain. It really was cool to watch it on the screen though.

Hi JCL. I had one 3 weeks before my prostate surgery. The doctor asked me on the way to the room to do the test If I had colon cancer in my family. I told him no but I didn't have prostate cancer in my family either. Better safe than sorry. Everything was fine. I would rather have the colon procedure that attend a city council meeting.